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This Otherworldly Bookstore in China Provides a Mesmerizing Atmosphere for Reading
This bookshop in Hangzhou, China, features an interior that provides a variety of unique and immersive environments for reading...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Remarkable Reading Nooks
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Top 5 Homes of the Week With Inviting Reading Nooks
These homes from the Dwell community carve out space for reading and lounging.
Toronto's Story Pod Doubles as a Lending Library and Community Hub
In the historic downtown core of Newmarket, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto area, sits the Story Pod—an abstract black box filled...
A Bright Yellow Reading Nook Steals the Show in This Energy-Efficient Portland Abode
In Portland, Oregon, an eco-friendly home boasts sustainable design and vibrant pops of color.
Beach Reading
Looking for a little light literature to while away the hours? We suggest a quartet of (fictional) titles for the design minded.
Green Reading
Renderings of a new storage facility for the British Library have been released.
Winter Reading List
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up, hunker down and reflect.
6 Illuminating Reading Lamps
If your manuscript is far from being illuminated, it’s time to drop the task at hand and find a new lamp to read by.
Reading Ada Louise Huxtable
I picked up this copy of Kicked a Building Lately? by the onetime New York Times architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable while on...
Michelle Kaufmann Book Reading
These days, it's a common saying that recessions breed creativity.
Recommended Reading: Books by Knoll Designers
Benjamin Pardo, Knoll director of design, selects several books penned by Knoll designers
Reading Time: Creative Books for Kids
From picture books for pint-size readers to more involved, didactic tomes that parents can read to their kids, break out these...
An Architect and His Preteen Daughter Built This Tiny Backyard Retreat Together
On Bainbridge Island, Jim and Hannah Cutler create a cabin for reading and working.
Budget Breakdown: This Ethereal Glass House in the Brazilian Forest Was Built for $187K
Built for a scholar, Casa Biblioteca is a sanctuary for reading, stargazing, and enjoying a cigar or two.
Ever Seen a Reading Nook That’s a Net?
Matière Première Architecture touched up a lakefront Canadian A-frame with white paint, a woodburning fireplace, and a suspended...
20 Inspiring Children’s Books for Earth Day
You can encourage environmental awareness all year long with the right reading material.
11 Floor Lamps We Love for Less Than $250
Illuminate your living room with these Dwell-approved lights that provide good design without a hefty price tag.
8 Books You Need to Read on the Intersection of Race and Architecture in America
Now more than ever, it’s important to understand the history of racism endemic to our built environment.
23 Snug Lounge Chairs That’ll Let You Relax in Style
Unwind from the day (or year) with these inviting lounge chairs.
Fall for Your Living Room All Over Again With These 15 Bold Coffee Tables
Rediscover your living room’s potential with our coffee table picks that’ll get you back to spending some quality time in your...
5 Tiny Homes on Wheels
Small and cozy, these gorgeously furnished mobile homes will convince you to downsize and hit the road in minutes.
25 Cushy and Colorful Throw Pillows That Can Liven Up Your Space
Add a pop of pattern or a neutral accent to your living room, bedroom, and more.
Here Are the Highlights From Helsinki Design Week
Couldn’t make it to Helsinki Design Week? No need for FOMO—here’s what caught our eye this year.
Budget Breakdown: A Creative Couple in Minneapolis Build a Multipurpose Backyard Studio For $18K
The 195-square-foot, shingled studio includes a library, reading nook, and workstation—and it’s DIY inside and out.
9 Homes Where Books Abound
In these houses, "getting lit" takes on a more sober definition.
Heavy Metal: 15 Kitchens That Rock Metal Cabinets
We’ve taken a shine to metal kitchen cabinets.
25 Fun Finds Under $25 to Bring a Little Joy to Your Home
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Here’s What Dwell Readers Bought the Most of in 2020
Cozy loungewear might not be a surprise, but who knew a cat-shaped dish sponge would be so popular?
19 Coffee Tables We Love for Less Than $500
Arrange your art books, position your coffee mugs, and display whatever else you’d like on these affordable coffee tables that we...
25 Self-Care Necessities Under $100 to Turn Any Bathroom Into Your Personal Spa
Refresh and recharge in the comfort of your own home with these picks designed to turn any bathroom into a private oasis.
22 Housewarming Gifts for Your Favorite Person That Finally Scored Their Dream Spot
Help your loved ones settle into their new place with these heartwarming gifts that will make any house a home.
31 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Loved One
Celebrate that special someone with these charming, heartfelt gifts that are sure to delight.
21 Things Our Editors Are Ogling From Anthropologie’s Spring Sale
Anthropologie is offering up to 25% off its home collection—but fair warning: the deals won’t last long.
A Serene, Charred-Wood Library Punctuates a 17th-Century Home in England
Topped with a green roof, a minimalist library opens seamlessly to a garden oasis.
The 27 Best Candles of the Season
Nothing cozies up a room like an exquisite candle—and we’ve rounded up 27 of the very best.
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